Debate the positives of collective security.Debate the positives of collective security.
- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Debate the positives of collective security.Debate the positives of collective security.
Are you asking us to argue against the idea that collective security is positive? If so, the major argument is that collective security is totally ineffective. The reason for this is the fact that…
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- THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME
“The animal has nothing but his legs and his instinct. Instinct is no match for reason.” What…
Here, General Zaroff is talking about why it is no longer fun for him to hunt animals. He is saying that they are not smart enough to challenge him anymore. So what he is saying here is that all…
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- OF MICE AND MEN
How does Steinbeck show different sides of Georges’ personality in chapter one and two?quotes…
George is both portrayed as a compassionate character, for the fact that he takes care of Lennie and seems to genuinely care for him, and a rather harsh companion, for how he chides and derides…
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- SONNY’S BLUES
What suggestions does the story make about the relationship of art to life or of art to…
James Baldwin’s “Sonny’s Blues” certainly illustrates the fact that the artistic expression of an individual is an expression of the human condition. In addition, it is through this artistic…
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- THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME
“I had to invent a new animal to hunt…”, the general says. Why did the general have to “invent”…
Of course Zaroff did not really invent a new animal. Instead, what he did was to take an existing animal (human beings) and use it for a new purpose (as prey in a hunt). Zaroff has to do this…
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- THE JILTING OF GRANNY WEATHERALL
“Has the ‘stream of consciousness’ technique, used in Granny’s point-of-view, been beneficial or…
That depends entirely on perspective, but the stream of consciousness technique is often used to penetrate deeper inside the psyche of the character in order for the reader to determine the extent…
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- THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME
“The old charts call it “ship-trap island””, Whiney replied, a suggestive name…”. What is…
Think about this question as if you are a sailor. If you are a sailor back in these days, you would probably be worried about being shipwrecked. Lots of sailors died in this way back then. So if…
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- THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME
When Rainsford falls in the sea, the narrator says, “a certain coolheadedness had come to…
Rainsford does things right after that quote that show him being coolheaded. And then, much later in the story, he does many more things that show this charcter trait. Look at what he does right…
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- THE CRUCIBLE
In The Crucible describe the sequence of events that lead to the discovery of the poppet.
We learn about the poppet and what caused it to be discovered near the end of Act Two. Herrick and other officials of the court come to John’s house, and immeidately start searching, asking if…
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- LITERATURE
This word means “before the flood” or (in a figurative way) something from a very, very long time ago. It can also mean very old-fashioned (as in “he had a very antediluvian attitude towards…
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- JULIUS CAESAR
What does Shakespeare’s play “Julius Ceasar” teach about modern populist politics that appeals…
One only has to look into recent history to see the results of populist politics. Nazi Germany comes to mind. Perhaps the most telling scene in the play is the killing of Cinna the Poet. It…
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- SCIENCE
Why does water have biological significance?
Water is an amazing substance that can exist on Earth in three states– solid, liquid and gas. One reason water has biological significance is that it is the universal solvent. Many chemicals can…
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- THE CASK OF AMONTILLADO
In “The Cask of Amontillado”, is it ironic that for Montresor to enjoy his own life, he has to…
(By the way, the story is called “The Cask of Amontillado.” A cask is like a small barrel that contains liquid; in this case, Montresor says there is cask of very exotic and expensive…
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- THE MOST DANGEROUS GAME
Why doesn’t the narrator reveal the main conflict until a great deal of the story has passed?
In my opinion, the author does this because he wants to show us something about Rainsford’s personality and his beliefs. I think he does this because the story is partly about how Rainsford’s…
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- MATH
Which is least number,when it is diveded by 37,67,and 97 comes rem 1,2,and 3 respetively
(This could be documented if enotes wishes, as I do not have any facility to do it) Let x be the number which gives the remainder 1,2 and 3 when divided by 37, 67 and 97. Then we can write x as: x…
- MATH
What 2 consecutive numbers add to 56?
Let the two consecutive numbers be x and x+1. Then theor sum = x+x+1 . By the given condition this should be equal to 56. So x+x+1 = 56. 2x+1 = 56. subtract 1: 2x= 56-1 = 55. 2x= 55 x = 55/2 =…
- GRAMMAR
Where and how do you use quotes? What categories of quotations and proverbs are you searching…
I use quotations whenever I want to enforce a point I am making, either in my writing or speaking. Quotations from others are often more succint and wittier than things I am able to come up with on…
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- LITERATURE
What’s one difference between modern and Greek tragedy?
There are, of course, many differences between modern and Greek tragedy. Here are several of them: 1. Greek tragedies involve a Chorus. The Chorus often provides background detail, poetic…
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- MATH
x-2y=0 3x=0 x = 0 0 – 2y = 0 y = 0/-2 = 0 y=0
- AS YOU LIKE IT
What does Celia comments on Orlando being a inexperienced tilter in Act 3 Scene 4?Celia:O, that’s…
Since Rosalind is moaning and groaning about Orlando, her cousin is having a little fun at her expense. Orlando must be inexperienced if he has taken for his teacher in how to woo, the disguised…
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- LITERATURE
When did the greeks use to perform their tragedies, like at what time of the year? Did they…
Greek tragedies grew out of the religious ceremonies to the god Dionysus. They were performed in the spring since Dionysus was the god of wine and fertility. Before Thespis stepped out of the…
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- THE END OF THE AFFAIR
How can The End of the Affair be considered a realistic novel?
The simplest and most direct way to answer this question in general is that the novel excelled in its presentation of the complexity and simplicity of human emotion. It succeeded at illustrating…
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- CARSON MCCULLERS
Is Sucker a living, breathing person, or might he be created out of a psychological need? Is he…
He could be a figment of the imagination of a teenager who needs to vent his frustrations, but Sucker is way too black and white not to be a real person. First, Sucker did not come out of the midst…
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- SONNY’S BLUES
What are the narrator’s ways of coping with his pain and fear?”Sonny’s Blues” by James Baldwin
Having grown up in the “vivid killing streets” of Harlem, Sonny, a sensitive musical man, senses the fear about which the older people do not speak; he suffers from the despair of his environment,…
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- GRYPHON
What is the theme for “The Gryphon” by Charles Baxter?
I believe that the central theme of “The Gryphon” is unorthodoxy; its positive and negative aspects, and especially its effect on children. Miss Ferenczi, the mysterious and eccentric substitute…
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- NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH: A DOCUMENTARY NOVEL
What are the physical and emotional characteristics of Phillip Malloy in Nothing But the Truth?
Physically, Phillip Malloy is described as being “a nice-looking boy” by Margaret Narwin. Aside from that, little detail is given about his physical appearance. It is known that he is a star…
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- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Why is no one reading my blog? Can someone please read it!I just want to know, its as if I am…
I think personal blogs are only interesting to people who are intimately connected to the writer. One of the benefits of the blogging world is similar to social networking sites – it allows for…
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- MATH
A rectangle fishing pond is 21 square feet. If the owner can surround the pond with a 20 foot…
As the swimming pool is a rectangle, let its length be L and its width be W. The area of the pool is L*W=21. As a fence which is 20 feet long can surround the pool, the perimeter of the pool is 20…
- SOCIAL SCIENCES
Do you think India’s fascination with wine is spreading far and fast.?Do you think India’s…
India does have a fascination with all things western. They are incorporating several elements of our culture. The other facet is that the young people have power in India because they are…
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- MATH
What is the answer after converting 2330 mL to the unit dm cubed?
1liter = 1000 cubic cm. 2330milliliter = 2.330 liter = 2.330*1000 cubi centimeter. 2330 milliliter = 2330 cubicentimeter. 1 dm = 10cm 1cubic dm = 1000 cubic cm. Therefore 2330cubic cm = 2330/1000…
- LORD OF THE FLIES
How does the dark side of humans play a role in the destruction of society in Lord of the Flies?
I’m assuming your question is more like what role does the dark side of human nature play in the destruction of society in the novel Lord of the Flies. The simplest answer is that it’s this darker…
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- SCIENCE
What is light, and how and when did it develop?
Light is a form of energy that can travel through space. This form of energy is pa part of a more general form of energy called radiant energy. Light makes it possible for us to see by reflecting…
- HISTORY
What could the Supreme Court have done more constructively during Reconstruction after the Civil…
In my opinion, nothing. The issues that faced the US were not things that could be solved by Supreme Court action. During this time period, the major issue that divided people was the rights of…
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- BECAUSE I COULD NOT STOP FOR DEATH—
Why did Emily Dickinson write the poem “Because I could not stop for death”? Did this happen in…
One of the frequent charges made against Emily Dickinson is that she was obsessed with death, mortality and dying. This poem is of course one of her poems that fits into these categories, as it…
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- HISTORY
What are the successes and failures of President Rosevelt’s New Deal?
The major success of the New Deal, in most historians’ eyes, is that it helped ease the Great Depression. Please note that I did not say that it ended the Depression — only the start of WWII…
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- THE SHADOW LINES
Examine the title of the novel Shadow Lines.
Excellent question! Of course, Shadow Lines was also the title of a novella by Joseph Conrad, but one of the reasons why Ghosh appropriated it was that the title of this fascinating work relates to…
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- MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHING
How does Shakespere present relationships in Act 1 Scene 1 in Much Ado About Nothing?
In Act I, scene i of Much Ado About Nothing, Leonato, governor of Messina, speaks to a messenger: I find here that Don Peter hathbestowed much honour on a young Florentine called Claudio….
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- LIONEL TRILLING
What is the relationship between Freud and literature according to Trilling?
In 1940 Lionel Trilling in his “Freud and Literature” remarked that “of all mental systems the Freudian psychology is the one which makes poetry indigenous to the very constitution of the mind.”…
- SOUL BY SOUL
In Soul by Soul, what is Walter Johnson’s thesis?
Walter Johnson’s Soul by Soul is a well-researched and well-documented history of slaves encumbered within the “peculiar institution” of slavery in the South in Louisiana. His thesis shows the…
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- WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE
How were Shakespeare’s plays perfromed?
Shakespeare’s plays were performed in a theatre. For more complete information concerning these theatres, please see the link below. Quite simply, the stage thrust out into the pit. Since there…
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- JOHN MASEFIELD
What is the summary, critical analysis, paraphrase and main theme for the poem “Cargoes” by John…
We cannot do your homework assignment for you, but we can help you with it. “Cargoes” has three five-line stanzas that are similar in structure. The first line of each stanza identifies a type of…
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- MACBETH
In Macbeth, in Act 4, scene 1,what is the significance of the tree which the third apparition…
This third prophecy comes in Act IV scene 1 when Macbeth wishes any sort of destruction upon the world in order to gain the “truth” from the witches. However, it is important to note how the truth…
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- CINEMA
did anyone watch the movie of “supersize me”? has this movie made any impression on you ?did…
I did watch the movie and must admit that seeing the weight gain and the psychological effects on the protagonist was an eye-opener. I was most shocked about the artificial flavoring that they put…
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- SCIENCE
Determine the magnitude of the net force required to give a 4.50kg.object having an acceleration…
Force is equal to the product of the mass and the acceleration. In this question the mass of the object is 4.5 kg and the required acceleration of the object is 1.5 m/s^2. We don’t need to make any…
- RAY BRADBURY
in the story “marionettes inc” what are two examples of irony that are evident in the story?
one example is when smith decides to purchase a marionette for himself, checks his bankbook, and finds out his wife has already purchased a marionette of herself. second example of irony is when…
- SCIENCE
What is the difference between cytoplasm & cytoskeleton
CYTOSKELETON: Scaffolding-like structure in cytoplasm. It helps the cell maintain or change its shape. It made of protein. Cytoplasm: The material within a cell, excluding the nucleus.
- POETRY
In the 3rd and 4th stanza of the poem”Postcard from Kashmir” by Agha Shahid…
I assume when you say “the poet breaks the line into more than one” you mean the poet breaks the sentence into lines. An important part of poetry, the line is completely different than a grammatic…
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- BUSINESS
Isn’t a gold stock just another commodity, like orange juice or pork bellies?
Gold is for all practical purposes like any other commodity. The trading of commodities is done for two purposes: hedging and speculation. Hedging is the way by which buyers and sellers protect…
- POETRY
How can I analze the poem “Breaking Silence” by Janice Mirikitani?please help me with this poem….
This poem is by a Japanese-American poet, Janice Mirikitani. The poem is about three generations of women and the similarities and differences of their lives and their worlds. The speaker is the…
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- HAMLET
Comment on the context in which William Shakespeare wrote his play; Hamlet. How is it relevant to…
What do you mean by “context”? There is an historical context, religious context, literary context, philosophical context, political context, etc. Since your questions also refer to justice and…